Education
Primary school teachers to strike next month
The decision comes amid rolling strikes by secondary school teachers this week. Audio
NZ ed-tech platform buys UK company to grow reach
Kami expects its purchase of Book Creator will help its products reach 70 million more teachers and students worldwide.
Primary school staff set to strike as teacher action escalates
There's further disruption coming for students and parents - with primary school staff set to walk of the job. Teacher and NZEI negotiator Liam Rutherford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
13-year-old excluded from school, no others will take him
His mum says her son, who can't always regulate his emotions, relies on school for interaction with other children.
Primary school teachers to strike for full day
The union says its staff will strike on 23 October.
Government wants to reduce pilot-training time
It takes 18-20 months for pilots and engineers to qualify in New Zealand, compared to just over a year for programmes in the United States.
People are assigning themselves homework - for fun
People are coming up with their own "personal curriculums" to combat brain rot, improve their attention spans and enrich their minds.
A $100,000 student loan that keeps getting bigger
Hazel says her payments aren't keeping up with interest, and she's worried she won't be able to get home. Audio
Secondary teacher strike action affects thousands of students
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche is blaming the teachers' union for instigating this week's high school strikes. Audio
The Detail: The high cost of demoting outdoor education
An overhaul of the secondary education curriculum would likely risk loss to New Zealand's identity and industry.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 15th September 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly chat with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon; Music and hospitality leaders are singing the government's praises over a $70 million funding package for tourism and… Audio
Class cellphone bans improve grades, study finds
A new study has found "strong causal evidence" that banning phones improves results in the classroom - and a local principal agrees.
Strong evidence banning phones improves results in classrooms
A new study has found "strong causal evidence" that banning phones improves results in the classroom. Stratford High School Principal Cam Stone spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Teachers to strike after rejecting pay offer
Parents of high schoolers are navigating rolling strikes this week - with different year groups off on different days. Single parent of two high school students Anna Ponnampalam spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Principals divided as NCEA consultation closes
Are the changes to the education system overdue or a poorly-thought-out mistake? Principals are divided on the issue.
Final day for consultation on proposed replacement for NCEA
It's the last day for consultation on the government's proposed replacement for NCEA - some principals back the change but others say the qualification is worth hanging on to. Education correspondent… Audio
Outdoor education up a creek without a paddle - AMMENDED
An overhaul of the secondary education curriculum will likely see outdoor education become a vocational subject, and critics say the change risks loss to New Zealand's identity and industry Audio
New Teacher Bonding Scheme boosts recruitment for rural schools
The Rural Schools Leadership Association has welcomed the changes as "a huge win".
Outdoor education up a creek without a paddle
An overhaul of the secondary education curriculum will likely see outdoor education become a vocational subject, and critics say the change risks loss to New Zealand's identity and industry Audio
Secondary teachers want more support and pay ahead of strike
"Teachers really just want an offer from the government that reflects the needs of our sector."
